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B M & T ••• November/December 2025 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 9 Nevis continues to stand out as one of the Caribbean's most unique and sustainable destinations." With a career defined by strategic innovation, Ravariere brings expertise in comparative analysis, product develop- ment, and destination marketing. She believes in focusing on differentiation rather than competition among Caribbean islands, emphasizing the importance of identifying and ampli- fying each destination's unique offerings. Her approach cen- ters on positioning Nevis to stand out in the global market- place while fostering collaboration, avoiding silos, and ensur- ing that all stakeholders are engaged and aligned. This inclu- sive, forward-thinking leadership style will be instrumental in driving Nevis' tourism growth and long-term sustainability. "My vision is to position Nevis at the forefront of Caribbean tourism by strategically redefining luxury through nature, culture, sustainability, and innovation," said Andia Ravariere. "With the goal of delivering world-class experi- ences to discerning travelers, empowering our people, and safeguarding the island's heritage. Nevis is committed to tourism that protects our environment, celebrates our culture, and empowers our people, ensuring that growth today secures a thriving island for generations to come." Ravariere holds both a Master's degree in Tourism Development and Management and a Bachelor's degree in International Tourism Management from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine. VISIT SAN ANTONIO GROWS AND STRENGTHENS SALES TEAM Two Industry Veterans Return To Visit San Antonio's Powerhouse Salesforce Visit San Antonio announces that two con- vention sales professionals return to the organization as the DMO strengthens its team to continue to build this important sector of the hospitality industry in the Alamo City. Summer Davey rejoined Visit San Antonio effective September 29 as Director of Citywide Sales, bringing nearly three decades of convention sales leadership back to her professional home. She will continue to be based in Washington, D.C. Davey's impact was formidable at Visit San Antonio for more than 17 years as Director of Mid-Atlantic Sales and Assistant Director of Sales. Most recent- ly, she served as Regional Account Executive for the Mid-Atlantic Region at New Orleans & Company, where over the past two years she played a pivotal role in driving convention business and growth in key East Coast markets. With Davey's extensive experience in strategic convention and partnership development, her return signals a renewed commit- ment to elevating San Antonio's presence on the national conven- tion stage. Visit San Antonio is delighted to announce that Alysia Roden, formerly Vice President of Sales at Visit Austin, rejoined the Alamo City's team also in September. With over two decades of distin- guished experience in tourism and destination sales, Roden brings a deep understanding of the San Antonio market and longstanding rela- tionships built during her tenure here. Roden was with Visit San Antonio for 14 years, advancing through roles of National Sales Manager, Senior Sales Manager, Associate Director, and Director of Sales. Her certifications as a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) and Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM), coupled with her active leadership on the board of the Texas Society of Association Executives, underscore her dedication to excellence and industry leadership. "We couldn't be more excited to announce the return of two top-level sales pros with Summer and Alysia to San Antonio. Not only are they seasoned salespeople with long-standing relation- ships, they have a deep understanding of the San Antonio prod- uct, our excellent venues and hotel compact package and more- over the spirit of service of our people and hospitality that can only be found in our city of culture, history, culinary excellence, neighborhood gems, accessibility and walkability. Their return to Visit San Antonio promises to bring both renewed energy to our already excellent team and profound expertise to our organi- zation's mission," said Mario Bass, President and CEO, Visit San Antonio.